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Jill Green's avatar

What an amazingly wonderful man you are. A blessing.

Shelly's avatar

So lovely that I still have tears in my eyes. I have an appreciation for all genres of music, and a sincere appreciation for Steady exposing me to pieces that I may never have heard. I humbly thank you.

Susan Reavis's avatar

Very nice! I have never seen or heard a lark before, to the best of my knowledge. They don’t mingle with the doves, quail, and cactus wrens of southern Arizona.

William Adams's avatar

There is another song inspired by this precious bird: Skylark, penned by Johnny Mercer and sung by Hogie Carmichael. A happy tune much in the spirit of Blue Skies, which was referenced previously. Listen to them both and smile.

Graham Vincent's avatar

I'm amused to see this from "Steady" - a day before I - unawares - posted on Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony (the only post I've ever done here on classical music). My post's perhaps of local interest, but universal allure. And it reflects on a heightener of blood-pressure in our modern age: Russianism. Take a look, if you care to: https://endlesschain.substack.com/p/the-pathetique-of-peter.

Carole Mayer's avatar

Thank you for this beautiful poem. It has inspired me! It’s wonderful to read aloud--even to yourself. What beautiful rhythms and rhymes and expressive feelings! It was truly a gift!

Victory's avatar

The Lark Ascending is exquisite. My late husband was an avid bird watcher and now 3 of his four sons are. They will enjoy listening to this and fondly remember their Dad.

Kathleen Hess's avatar

So beautiful. Thank you for introducing us to Hillary Hahn. These reasons to smile are cherished by all of us on Steady

Ann Smith's avatar

I LOVED this piece and was transported out of body❣️ Thank you🎶

BJJ's avatar

Exquisite and inspiring. A perfect morning meditation. A calm start to the day. Thank you !

Susan Troy's avatar

That was truly beautiful and just what I needed this Monday afternoon. Thank you!

Dave Conant - MO's avatar

Beautiful selection, thanks.

Jane Pine's avatar

This is one of my favourite pieces of music and Ms. Hahn plays it brilliantly. (My cat prefers the actual lark song - he jumped up to his window seat to find the singer!)

Thank you for this gift of music today.

Jeanette  Lynch's avatar

Visualizing a bird in flight is sheer beauty, peace. Thank you for your choice.